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Home » US Law » 2022 California Code » Government Code - GOV » TITLE 1 - GENERAL » DIVISION 7 - MISCELLANEOUS » CHAPTER 17.4 - Law Enforcement Use of Force Policies

Section 7286.

7286. (a) For the purposes of this section: (1) “Deadly force” means any use of force that creates a substantial risk of causing death or serious bodily injury. Deadly force includes, but is not limited to, the discharge of a firearm. (2) “Excessive force” means a level of force that is found to have violated Section 835a of […]

Section 7286.5.

7286.5. (a) (1) A law enforcement agency shall not authorize the use of a carotid restraint or choke hold by any peace officer employed by that agency. (2) A law enforcement agency shall not authorize techniques or transport methods that involve a substantial risk of positional asphyxia. (b) As used in this section, the following terms are defined as […]